Kanwal Sibal

5 days ago | ndtv.com | Kanwal Sibal

As expected, the G7 summit in Kananaskis in Canada proved somewhat of a disaster for the group. With the deep differences between the US and the other six members from Trump's first term getting accentuated after his re-election, the prognostics for this summit were, in any case, not good. The European leaders were openly against Trump's re-election. This lack of empathy between him and the other six members was bound to affect the solidarity of the G7 at Kananaskis.

1 week ago | fairobserver.com | Kanwal Sibal

US President Donald Trump often launches diplomatic initiatives without fully considering the consequences. He is quick to claim credit for successes, whether or not that is timely or deserved. Though not necessarily acting out of malice, he tends to exaggerate his peace overtures and frequently reverses course without concern for credibility or long-term political fallout. As the head of the world’s most powerful country, Trump inevitably commands global attention.

1 week ago | qoshe.com | Kanwal Sibal

The G7 meeting in Canada is likely to put the internal cohesion of the group, which includes the leading Western economies plus Japan, to a severe test. Trump’s America rarely sees eye to eye with the six other countries regarding most issues on the agenda. As it stands, the relevant weight of this group in providing stability to the global financial system was affected by the 2008 financial crisis, which led to the creation of the G20.

1 week ago | dailytelegraph.co.nz | Kanwal Sibal

As geopolitical rifts deepen, the group struggles to find common ground on Ukraine, Gaza, trade, and the climate – raising doubts about its role. The G7 meeting in Canada is likely to put the internal cohesion of the group, which includes the leading Western economies plus Japan, to a severe test. Trump’s America rarely sees eye to eye with the six other countries regarding most issues on the agenda.

2 weeks ago | firstpost.com | Kanwal Sibal

In a democracy the government will always be criticised by opposition voices even when its policies and actions are not wrong. How else will the opposition find political space for itself? When one talks of the opposition it includes social activists, journalists, political commentators and others who are also critical of the government for ideological, intellectual and other reasons. But such criticism should not be at the cost of larger national interest.